Mujahedin-e Khalq

Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) is an Iranian opposition group that was founded in the 1960s. Initially, it aimed to overthrow the Shah of Iran and later opposed the Islamic Republic established after the 1979 revolution. The MEK has been involved in armed resistance, but over time it transitioned to a political movement, advocating for democracy in Iran. It was listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. for several years, but this designation was lifted in 2012. The MEK has a controversial history, with supporters praising its commitment to human rights and critics citing its authoritarian practices.